DC Parking Permits

Submitted by Sad_Relief_oh t3_11f4vn5 in washingtondc

Hello! This might be the wrong place to ask this question, so let me know if i’m just screwed. I work at a non-profit in DC, which operates out of a rowhouse that they own. The closest metro is about a 25-minute walk or $20 bucks in transfers, so I prefer to drive. All the parking surrounding the building is 2-hour and zoned. My question is, do nonprofits/business get parking permits if they own the residential building, and would I be able to obtain one of those if they do? I’m one of few employees, so I wouldn’t be taking away a spot from anyone who needed it more, since I am not a DC resident and don’t have the option to bike or walk. Is there a way I could get a parking permit for the zone or am I just out of luck?

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Reeetankiesbtfo t1_jahkgei wrote

You’re screwed. Source: had the same issue for a while.

For whatever reason DC requires you to lose your voting rights to park on the street.

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Hmmletmec t1_jahlbzo wrote

>do nonprofits/business get parking permits if they own the residential building,

If you live and register your vehicle at that address, then yes. You're a resident and can get an RPP.

If you don't, then no, you're not a resident and can't get an RPP.

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giscard78 t1_jahn18i wrote

> I’m one of few employees, so I wouldn’t be taking away a spot from anyone who needed it more, since I am not a DC resident and don’t have the option to bike or walk.

There’s a finite amount of curb space and you don’t live there so this line of reasoning doesn’t make sense. Tell your employer to provide transit benefits.

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Spirit-S65 t1_jahnuou wrote

You're better off walking from the metro. Driving is gonna cost you out the ass

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Reeetankiesbtfo t1_jai422a wrote

Replying to alizadk (#2,138,611)

Imagine that, some people live two places. What a meme bike boy you are. And people wonder why no one pays their tickets. Just charge for the permit and youll actually have people pay, no one wants to lose voting rights for no benefit

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alizadk t1_jai4rcw wrote

Replying to Reeetankiesbtfo (#2,138,618)

That's what ROSA is for, but you still can't get a permit. Those are the rules because DC is clogged with cars and they want to be able to provide space for people who live in the city year-round. Street permits are hugely subsidized for full-time residents. If you don't like it, you could live part time in the suburbs instead.

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Ok-Sector6996 t1_jaiawsc wrote

Can you explain what you mean by "$20 bucks in transfers"?

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Zoroasker t1_jaj22vq wrote

Where is this rowhouse that a non-profit operates out of that is a 25 minute walk from Metro? That’s really not that bad anyway - only about a mile.

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35chambers t1_jajecuk wrote

Not sure about parking but try looking at bus routes! they cover most of the city

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